DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Special Weather Statement was issued at 9:29 p.m. CDT Sunday for a strong thunderstorm moving through parts of the Wiregrass.
The storm was located near Taylor, or near Cottonwood, and was moving southeast at 25 mph. Forecasters said the storm was capable of producing wind gusts up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service said radar indicated the storm, and warned that gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured outdoor objects.
Communities expected to be impacted included Cottonwood, Graceville, Dothan, Taylor, Ashford, Cowarts, Webb, Malone, Malvern, Rehobeth, Avon, Madrid, Campbellton, Bascom, Memphis, Grangeburg, Garretts Crossroads, Enon, Wilson Mill and Southern Junction.
Residents in the affected areas were encouraged to use caution and secure loose outdoor items as the storm moved through the region Sunday night.
